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Glamour names Rihanna a 2009 Woman of the Year, honoring her for her style, her songs, her work with the Believe Foundation and for being a positive role model. She graces the cover of Glamour with an exclusive comeback interview, opening up about how she coped after the Chris Brown incident, her message to young women and her new album. Looking radiant, Rihanna was photographed in New York City by Matthias Vriens-McGrath in Balmain, Gucci and Jason Wu. The special December issue hits newsstands November 10, and Rihanna will be honored by the magazine at the annual Women of the Year event at Carnegie Hall on November 9.

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On her message to young women

"My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn't heard. Now I can help speak for those women."

On feeling alone

"My friends and family have been extremely supportive, and everyone has been there for me. But at some point you are there alone. It's a lonely place to be—no one can understand. That's when you get close to God."

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On her personal growth over the past year

"I am stronger, wiser and more aware. You don't realize how much your decisions affect people you don't even know, like fans."

On relationships

"I want to find love in the next 10 years—that will be pretty annoying if I am 31 and still have never been in love!"

On her message to young women

"My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn't heard. Now I can help speak for those women."